What is a Grit?
Grits are a type of porridge made from hominy – maize that has been treated with an alkali in a process called nixtamalization, with the pericarp removed.
Grits are cooked in warm salted water or milk and considered a soup. They are often served with flavorings as a breakfast dish.
Where Can I Buy Grits In South Africa?
What are grits called in South Africa?
Mielie pap
The South African version of grits is called Mieliepap or maize meal. Mielie pap is widely eaten by the black nations as a staple meal and is also enjoyed by the Afrikaners as a compliment to a meat dish. There are at least three names for it in SA. Puti is what the Zulus call it.
What kind of grits are good?
Stone-Ground Grits
Sometimes known as old-fashioned grits, these grits are the most nutrient-dense and high in fiber.
They qualify as whole grains because the entire kernel is ground without further processing, leaving the germ and hull as part of the final meal. They cook the slowest and spoil the quickest.